Childhood Education (1-6) - Initial Certification - M.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 25663

HEGIS Code: 0802.00 {Elementary Education, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: M1CE

Additional information: Childhood Education (1-6) - Initial Certification
Certification with NY State is for Initial Certification in Childhood Education.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Teacher candidates will demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills.
  • Teacher candidates will demonstrate the dispositions, attitudes, and beliefs deemed appropriate for teaching professionals.
  • Teacher candidates will demonstrate reflective practice by utilizing research, assessment, and professional development to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
  • Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient pedagogical knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.
  • Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient content knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.

Requirements

Required Courses (36 credits):

EDU 5000Apprentice Field Experience in Early Childhood/Childhood Inclusive Classroom (40 Hours. 4 Seminars)

0

EDU 5010E-Portfolio

0

EDU 5020Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

3

EDU 5040Interdisciplinary Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Middle Childhood Teaching Methods for Diverse Learners

3

EDU 5050Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Early Childhood, Childhood and Middle Childhood Classrooms

3

EDU 5060Integrated Language Arts and Reading for the Inclusive Classroom of Diverse Learners in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings

6

EDU 5090Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Birth-Grade 2/Childhood and Middle School Inclusive Classrooms

3

EDU 5130Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12

3

EDU 5230Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration

3

EDU 5240Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12

3

EDU 5480Pre-Student Teaching Childhood Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms

0

EDU 5510Student Teaching Seminar-Childhood (Grades 1-6)

0

EDU 5560Student Teaching Childhood (Grades 1-3)

3

EDU 5570Student Teaching Childhood (Grades 4-6)

3

EDU 5510:- Grades 1-6

EDU 5560 and EDU 5570:- Full-time teaching experience

Complete: Either EDU 5030 or EDU 5070 for 3 credits:

EDU 5030Methods of Teaching Science

3

Or

EDU 5070Methods of Teaching Science in Inclusive Classrooms of Middle School and Adolescent Learners

3

Total Credit Hours: 36

A total of 100 hours of observation/participation in a field school are required prior to beginning student teaching.

All candidates are required by NYSED to have experience in a “high-needs” school setting. These schools/districts are designated as such by NYSED.